Azure DevOps Engineer - Terraform, Ansible & Kubernetes

Azure DevOps EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipeline optimization, and Kubernetes deployment strategies. This role will be pivotal in enhancing our cloud-native infrastructure and automating deployment workflows using industry-leading tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Porter.sh.The ideal candidate will be passionate about automation, best practices in DevOps, and driving efficient deployment strategies like blue-green deployments in a cloud-first environment.Key Responsibilities:Analyze and optimize existing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible for resource provisioning and configuration management.Collaborate with development and operations teams to build robust and scalable DevOps processes.Implement and manage blue-green deployment strategies to ensure zero-downtime releases.Utilize Porter.sh for streamlined deployment of Kubernetes-based, cloud-native applications.Support continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring best practices across cloud environments.Required Skills and Experience:Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.Solid experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native application deployments.Working knowledge of Porter.sh, and experience designing and executing blue-green deployments.Proven ability to assess existing infrastructure and deployment workflows and optimize for performance and reliability.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Nice to Have:Experience with GitOps methodologies.Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud security best practices.Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.